Finland election: Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin ousted as right-wing party claims victory

The National Coalition Party has led in polls for almost two years although its lead had melted away in recent months.
The National Coalition Party has led in polls for almost two years although its lead had melted away in recent months. Photo credit: Getty Images & Reuters

Finland's right-wing opposition National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo on Sunday claimed victory in the Nordic country's tightly-fought parliamentary election.

"We got the biggest mandate," Orpo said in a speech to followers.

With 93.4 percent of the votes counted, his party looked set to get the most seats in parliament, 48 out of 200 in total, and with 20.5 percent support among votes cast, justice ministry election data showed.